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Efficient collection of carbon dioxide using ion exchange resin and vacuum-assisted degasification

总结

Carbon emissions from fossil fuels are an increasing source of global concern, and the reduction of these emissions is a complex issue that involves both technological and geopolitical solutions. Carbon capture provides an alternative approach for the management and reduction of carbon emissions by removing existing carbon dioxide from the air. This technology captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere onto an anionic exchange resin, and subsequently releases it into solution when the resin is washed with water. Through this technology, the impact of carbon dioxide on climate change may be reduced.

技术优势

Uses non-toxic materialsLow energy requirementsLess expensive to operate than chemical pumpsComponents are reusable, and are continuously recycled Patent Information:Patent Pending (US 20140219899)Tech Ventures Reference: IR M10-120

技术应用

Collection of carbon dioxide for commercial applicationsReduction of atmospheric greenhouse gas to manage and reduce global warming

详细技术说明

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*Abstract

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*Inquiry

Richard NguyenColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu

*IR

M10-120

*Principal Investigation

*Publications

Wang T, Lackner KS, Wright A. "Moisture swing sorbent for carbon dioxide capture from ambient air" Environ Sci Technol. 2011 Aug 1;45(15):6670-5.

国家/地区

美国